Specialist Podiatrist - Podiatrist x 2 posts

NHS Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Specialist Podiatrists for exciting development posts. This role offers a unique opportunity for both experienced clinicians and recent graduates to enhance their clinical skills in a supportive environment. With a focus on advanced techniques like nail surgery and wound care management, you will play a vital role in community health. The position includes outreach clinics, providing a chance to make a significant impact while enjoying a collaborative team culture. If you're passionate about podiatry and eager to grow in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Understanding of care philosophy is desirable.
• Qualification in Local Anesthesia and nail surgery.

Responsibilities

• Providing outreach clinics to Caithness Clinics.
• Conducting advanced clinical techniques including nail surgery.

Skills

Clinical Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Workload Prioritization

Planning and Organization

Education

BSc in Podiatric Medicine

Job description

Specialist Podiatrist - Podiatrist x 2 posts

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Band 5/6 Podiatrist (Development Post) 2 Posts - 37 hours per week

Work base: Highland Podiatry Centre, Abban Street, Inverness

Providing Outreach clinics to Caithness Clinics - Dunbar Hospital, Thurso & Wick Medical Centre.

This exciting post is also open to recent graduates wishing to enhance their clinical skills. It may include a significant mentorship period covering advanced clinical techniques.

These include nail surgery, Post Tibial blocks, deep enucleations, verrucae needling/blunt dissection, MSK podiatry, and high-risk limb wound care management. No prior experience is necessary, but understanding of care philosophy is desirable.

Initially, the role may be at Band 5, with progression to Band 6 after a successful development period, expected to last no longer than 12 months. Experienced clinicians may enter directly at Band 6.

Requirements include a BSc in Podiatric Medicine, qualification in L.A and nail surgery, and HCPC registration. The main work base is at Abban Street Clinic, Inverness.

The role involves outreach clinics in Caithness (Thurso/Wick), about 2.5 hours from Inverness, with a pool car provided.

Candidates should demonstrate professional and clinical knowledge, understanding of clinical governance, good interpersonal and communication skills, workload prioritization, planning, organization, and hold a full, current driving license.

Informal enquiries: Michael Gates ([e-mail], 01463 241019) or Rebecca Banks ([e-mail], 07748761899)

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NHS Highland covers Highland and Argyll & Bute, spanning 12,500 sq miles. We promote a positive culture aligned with NHS and Social Care values: Care and compassion, Dignity and respect, Openness and honesty, Quality and teamwork.

Note: NHS Scotland is reducing the full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours from 1 April 2024, with no pay change. Some service areas may temporarily require up to an additional 30 minutes per week, paid accordingly. Contact the recruiting board for questions.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care